How much does Thinking out Loud make on YouTube?
Thinking out Loud · by Ed Sheeran - Topic
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
4,217,879
4.22M
|
$3,374.30 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,904,299
4.90M
|
$3,923.44 | |
|
February 2026
|
5,049,834
5.05M
|
$4,039.87 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,789,008
4.79M
|
$3,831.21 | |
|
April 2026
|
5,500,765
5.50M
|
$4,400.61 | |
|
May 2026
|
4,781,609
4.78M
|
$3,825.29 | |
|
June 2026
|
4,443,329
4.44M
|
$3,554.66 | |
|
July 2026
|
4,771,887
4.77M
|
$3,817.51 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,397,565
4.40M
|
$3,518.05 | |
|
September 2026
|
4,281,423
4.28M
|
$3,425.14 | |
| Total | 47,137,598 | $37,710.08 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.